The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 (08 - 11) vs. Mercedes C 280 (07 - 11)
€ 66,000
€ 37,400
€ 66,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW M3 is 0.2 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the Mercedes C 280.
BMW M3
Mercedes C 280
57
71.5
78.9
56.9
69.7
79.1
71.5 in
Width
69.7 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
57 in
Height
56.9 in
108.7
180.3
108.7
180.6
180.3 in
Length
180.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
Mercedes C 280
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.45 %
General
BMW M3
Mercedes C 280
E90
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3
Mercedes C 280
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S65
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 272
S65-B40
Engine Code
M 272.947
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
228 hp
Mercedes C 280
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 280
Performance
BMW M3
Mercedes C 280
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 280
▶ REPLAY
8.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.04 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.95 lb/hp
15.04 lb/hp
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
Mercedes C 280
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW M3
19 mpg
26 mpg
Mercedes C 280
13 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
316 mi
Range
446 mi
BMW M3
316 mi
446 mi
Mercedes C 280
Environmental Impact
235 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
174.3 kWh
BMW M3
235 kWh
174.3 kWh
Mercedes C 280
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
Mercedes C 280
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
